Estimating System Overview

In this workshop Landscape and Irrigation contractors will be Introduced to the key components of an effective estimating system. The pros and cons of each of the six most common methods of estimating used in the market today are discussed in depth.

WHERE

WHEN

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)

COST

$50 – Ohio Irrigation Association Members
$150 – Non-members

Those who attend will be provided with a detailed explanation of the key principles involved in:
• The estimating budget process
• Calculating and controlling equipment costs
• Calculating labor burden and average wages
• Measuring, allocating, and controlling general and administrative overhead costs
• Reviewing a bid
• Determining general conditions costs in a bid
• Understanding market predisposition
• Understanding the six most common methods of estimating used n the market

Estimating Excel Workbook

Landscape and Irrigation contractors and/or key staff will learn how to use J.R. Huston Enterprises’ MS Excel worksheets (attendees will have to have their own computer) to:

Prepare a general and administrative (G&A) overhead and field-labor hour budget

Calculate labor burden, average wage, and equipment costs

Price/bid projects by the lump sum method

Measure, allocate, and control G&A overhead costs

Understand the total quality management (TQM) process as it relates to estimating

Understand the six most common methods of estimating used in the market today